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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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I catch myself going to the store a lot don't really need anything 'course I buy things sometimes crazy things just walked to my refrigerator opened the door it was full have to clean out things make room for something else I found myself thinking then I though about what I had thought that's crazy I said to myself I live alone nobody but me and my little mutt live here oh that reminds me I over-buy for her too I say I do it because I love her and I do love her but me opening the fridge thinking those thoughts writing them down here brings something home to me I'm lonely that is why I go to the store every day buy stuff don't know why it has never hit me before damn guess I'll have to do something start going out I never even have a cup of java anywhere stay here in The Hovel and write I'm not molding because I am doing something I like but I guess I miss people been a few years since my wife died guess it's time I got out started seeing people damn ©June 17, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (06-19-2013 10:39 AM).] |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
Loneliness hurts, feels like the world is full of strangers maybe find a group where people share your interests so you have something in kommon |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah you're right, Emma. Maybe I can find a writers group. Thanks for the tip and for being here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Good for you Jerry! Not only will it be good for you, but think about what a thrill it will be for those lucky individuals who get to rub shoulders with you! Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! You're full of it this morning, Lori. I imagine I'll continue my life as it is. I'm comfortable with it. Yesterday it just hit me that I might be going to the store unnecessarily because I was lonely. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Maybe you just need to go get a haircut more often  ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! Candy. Of course. I could use a trim come to think of it! ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
volunteering is also good to help with the lonliness feeling knowing there are others in need and that you are helping, just a thought i do soup kithen volunteering and it always makes me feel that even if i am lonely, i am doing something of value |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Emma, that is a grand suggestion. Getting some much needed contact with others and helping out at the same time. This is a thought I would have associated with you because you seem to be a caring person. Thanks again. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing of the feelings of loneliness...James |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I'm pretty much in the same position as you, Jerry, except that retail therapy doesn't cut it for me and I've come to know that I don't feel comfortable in groups. Too much "energy" floating about. Anyway, been there, done that. At the end of the day just a distraction that doesn't really fill the void and yet people need people. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks James. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I hear you talking, Helen. I guess it is just the time of my life and it will just have to deal with it. Thank you for commiserating with me. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
It's so hard to lose someone dear. Loneliness is an awful thing, when you don't seek for it. Jerry, excuse me please, if I get something wrong. My English vocabulary is not as large as I wish. I can't understand this line: "been a few years sine my wife died" What does the word "sine" mean here? I would think that it's "shine" with a misprint, but I'm not sure. I hope you won't consider me impolite. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! Gale your English is good enough to catch a typo. The word is supposed to be "since." The sentence should read . . . "been a few years since my wife died." Thank you so much for reading my poem and catching that typo. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
Oh! Yes, now I get it completely! Thank you ) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
No, thank YOU, Gale. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Perhaps this "lonely time" is the time we are allotted to become acquainted with ourselves as difficult as it is, Jerry. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Very possible that is the key, Ida. I sure have the time to consider things without outside interest. Thank you for your input. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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